Special Education Technology Practice 8.1

January/February 2006

The contents of the current issue of Special Education Technology Practice:

New & Noteworthy

Announcements of important developments in assistive and instructional technology.

Screens

New software products and interesting web sites: Target the Problem!, Electromagentic Poetry, and Literacy Education Center.

Executive Digest

Summaries of interesting articles for busy professionals. Articles featured in this issue include:

Mechling, L.C., & Cronin, B. (2006). Computer-based video instruction to teach the use of augmentative and alternative communication devices for ordering at fast-food restaurants. Journal of Special Education, 39(4), 234-245.

Silva, M., Munk, D.D., & Bursuck, W.D. (2005). Grading adaptations for students with disabilities, Intervention in School and Clinic, 41(2), 87-98.

Sireci, S.G., Scarpati, S.E., & Shuhong, L. (2005). Test accommodations for students with disabilities: An analysis of the interaction hypothesis. Review of Educational Research, 75(4), 457-490.

BookWatch

Brief reviews of two new books: Teaching for understanding with technology and No place to hide.

Product Spotlights

Key to Access

Camtasia Studio

Voices of Assistive Technology Users

Learn how to be a guest columnist.

Feature Articles

Quality Counts 2006: Highlights of a Special Report
by Education Week

Technology Skills Checklist for Online Assessment
by Jo Fleming, Jacqueline Kearns, Ashley Dethloff, Preston Lewis, & Robert Dolan

Connect the Dots Between High Incidence Disabilities and Assistive Technology–Part 2
by Dan Herlihy

How-to

How-to mazimize battery life.

Planner

Conference Calendar

Professional Development Opportunities

End Notes

Scientists analyze the magic of the Mona Lisa’s smile.

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